Inspection is a primary aid in reducing the number of process interruptions@ maintaining a safe operation@ and lowering the cost of maintenance andrepair. Thus inspection is a vital part of the maintenance program. A successful inspection program hinges on good planning@ knowledge of the deterioration of equipment and the conditions causing deterioration@ and the ability to work closely with others in the refinery organization. The inspector must have a good understanding of the process operations@ a comprehensive knowledge of the equipment@ and the ability to locate and identify the potential forms of deterioration within the equipment. This chapter focuses on the development of thorough inspection plans@ keyed to ongoing operations@ and the effective scheduling of inspection both while units are operating and during shutdowns.
API IRE C3-1985 history
1985API IRE C3-1985 Guide for Inspection of Refinery Equipment Chapter III - Inspection Planning (Third Edition)
1976API IRE C3-1976 Guide for Inspection of Refinery Equipment Chapter III General Preliminary And Preparatory Work (SECOND EDITION)
1960API IRE C3-1960 GUIDE FOR INSPECTION OF REFINERY EQUIPMENT CHAPTER III GENERAL PRELIMINARY AND PREPARATORY WORK (FIRST EDITION)